A tight-knit group

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Bernie BondageBunny (cq) appears with his "kitties" during the final day of the annual Fetish Con convention and trade show at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront hotel. [Sunday August 12, 2018] [Photo Luis Santana | Times]

Bernie BondageBunny, above, wearing pink, appears with his "kitties" during the final day of the annual Fetish Con convention and trade show at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront hotel. Thousands of people attended, united by their enjoyment of costumes, role-playing and tying each other up, among other pursuits. At right, rigger Susuwatari of Kinbaku Studio ties up adult model Lauren Phillips of Los Angeles at the event, which featured workshops, autographs and an awards show.